Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
135
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 27 | 31 | 16 | 25 | 99 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 34 | 45 | 27 | 29 | 135 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks buried the Bulls 135-99. The Mavericks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.